1970s Brass-Backed Porcelain Chinoiserie Bowl: The Bon Marché African There are signs of wear/age

There are signs of wear/age as shown

carrying Ankusha (goad)

Punched out sections accentuate the eagles and papyrus that encircle the Pharaoh

The intricate carved geometric designs indicate that this pole was a "prestige piece" intended to embellish the tent

It is a personal favorite and will be very difficult to let go

1970s Brass-Backed Porcelain Chinoiserie Bowl: The Bon Marché African There are signs of wear/ageTraveling Man Treasures is selling this 1970s brass backed Chinoiserie porcelain bowl made in Hong Kong exclusively for The Bon Marche. The bowl is flawless aside from a small dent in the brass backing on one side (as shown in the photos). The Bon March was a legendary Seattle based department store. It was common for "The Bon" to commission or import high quality, private label housewares and decorative items from Japanese and European manufacturers